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About the Role

The Barback supports bar and service operations by maintaining product readiness, cleanliness, and organization. This guest-facing role is foundational to seamless service, embodying the belief that hospitality does not stop at job titles.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests warmly, answering basic questions about the menu, food offerings, and beverages.
• Maintain awareness of potential allergens and communicate appropriately with guests and service staff.
• Take ownership of guest requests, including drink or food orders.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and ensure proper delivery to guests.
• Assist in running food and beverages to guests, ensuring correct presentation and timely service.
• Stock and replenish all bar products including N/A beverages, alcoholic beverages, ice wells, garnishes, napkins, food items, and service supplies.
• Wash, polish, and organize glassware, bar tools, and service equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar areas, service stations, patio, and surrounding spaces using proper sanitation procedures.
• Monitor bar stock levels and communicate shortages or needs proactively to bartenders or management.
• Recognize guests who may be visibly intoxicated and promptly notify bartenders or managers.
• Adhere to all TABC, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster positive working relationships through clear communication and teamwork across departments.
• Support other teams and assist with events, opening/closing duties, and side work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be available to work 10-12 hours per week.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Comfort interacting with guests and stepping into service support as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and events.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (entire shift, often 6-8 hours).
• Lifting or carrying up to 50lbs regularly.
• Move quickly and safely in a fast-paced, crowded environment.
• Tolerate heat and noise in bar areas, outdoor patio and production environments.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach to stock and retrieve supplies.
• Use hands and arms to handle tools and equipment.
• Maintain balance and coordination while carrying trays, bus tubs or cases.

Skills

• Food and spirits menu knowledge
• Allergen awareness
• POS system operation
• Teamwork
• Clear communication

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum one (1) year of restaurant, bar, or hospitality experience preferred.

Education Level

• TABC Certification
• Texas Food Handler’s Certification